GRE Words Starting with L (50 words)

loquacious

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

a loquacious and glib politician

laudable

(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.

She has shown a laudable devotion to her children.

lax

A salmon.

The word 'lax' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

loathe

feel intense dislike or disgust for.

I absolutely loathe this place.

lament

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

The word 'lament' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

limpid

Clear, transparent or bright.

The limpid glass doors reveal the living room clearly from the dining room.

laconic

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.

a laconic reply/response

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit.

a lucrative job/investment

lethargic

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

The patient was weak and lethargic .

lucid

expressed clearly; easy to understand.

a lucid explanation

lionize

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

She was lionized everywhere after her novel won the Pulitzer Prize.

largesse

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

a philanthropist known for his largesse

libertine

Someone freed from slavery in Ancient Rome; a freedman.

libertines of the royal court

liability

An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.

was cleared of liability for the accident

lull

A period of rest or soothing.

The word 'lull' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

languid

Lacking enthusiasm, energy, or strength; drooping or flagging from weakness, fatigue, or lack of energy

arms too languid with happiness to embrace him

lugubrious

looking or sounding sad and dismal.

a comic actor known for his lugubrious manner

lavish

bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.

The word 'lavish' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

lampoon

publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.

The word 'lampoon' is commonly used in GRE vocabulary.

lambaste

criticize (someone or something) harshly.

The coach lambasted the team for its poor play.

languish

(of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak.

plants may appear to be languishing simply because they are dormant

lassitude

weariness

latent

hidden

laud

to praise

legerdemain

trickery

Understanding 'legerdemain' is essential for grasping the full meaning of the text.

levity

lightness

luminous

bright

legacy

Bequest or inheritance

John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment.

loll

rest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)

The ox stood lolling in the furrow.

livid

Furiously angry, enraged

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